7.1-magnitude earthquake hits northern Philippines

Philippines, 27/7: A strong earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Wednesday, causing some damage and prompting people to flee buildings in the capital. Officials said no casualties were immediately reported.     The 7.3 magnitude quake was centered around Abra province in a mountainous area and several aftershocks have followed, the Philippines Institute of Volcanology…

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Rains trigger flash floods in Amarnath shrine area

Amarnath,26/7: Heavy rains in the Amarnath shrine area triggered flash floods on Tuesday and security forces evacuated 4,000 Yatris to safety, officials said. Police sources said heavy rains occurred in Amarnath shrine area in the afternoon.   “Alert security forces deployed in the area swung into action immediately and evacuated 4,000 Yatris to safety,” a…

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